It's been more than four years since tropical storm Irene impacted much of the Champlain Valley region. The town of Jay is taking steps to make sure it's not devastated by another natural disaster.The town received $4.5 million to determine next steps to move forward with the New York Rising strategies on disaster preparedness.The Rising Community Reconstruction Program is helping communities impacted by tropical storms Irene, Lee and superstorm Sandy re-build.Town supervisor Archie Depo said a top priority is studying the area's rivers and dams, and said the money is a huge help to taxpayers."It saves them a lot of money in tax dollars that they otherwise would have to come up with," he said.An information session is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Au Sable Forks Community Center.

JAY, N.Y. —

It's been more than four years since tropical storm Irene impacted much of the Champlain Valley region. The town of Jay is taking steps to make sure it's not devastated by another natural disaster.

The town received $4.5 million to determine next steps to move forward with the New York Rising strategies on disaster preparedness.

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The Rising Community Reconstruction Program is helping communities impacted by tropical storms Irene, Lee and superstorm Sandy re-build.

Town supervisor Archie Depo said a top priority is studying the area's rivers and dams, and said the money is a huge help to taxpayers.

"It saves them a lot of money in tax dollars that they otherwise would have to come up with," he said.

An information session is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Au Sable Forks Community Center.